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Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.07 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	20 Aug 7:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Laurel Park NC

Today
High: 82 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Light east southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 76.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.